Summer 2012 Subjects
Writing and Reading
Have fun and develop writing and reading skills in a small-group setting! Write stories, poems, and essays, read and discuss great literature, build vocabulary, and learn effective study techniques. Our instructors are experienced writers and provide each student with individual attention and detailed suggestions for improvement
Mathematics
Keep those math muscles toned over the summer and prevent math flab! Shore up basic skills, learn new concepts, prepare for fall courses, get ready for math contests, or explore math topics outside the middle school mainstream. Our mastery-based, small group classes allow instructors to tailor assignments to students' individual needs and paces.
Science
Get excited about science, and advance the boundaries of your scientific knowledge the way professional scientists do--by reading, thinking, discussing, hypothesizing, and experimenting! Science majors teach our in-depth, seminar-style, hands-on science courses. Their passion for science and expert knowledge make all the difference.
Public Speaking
Speak out, speak up, and get a gift for gab! Learn how to deliver a great speech, make a persuasive argument, have your day in court, and even negotiate world peace. Public speaking can be intimidating, but our sympathetic instructors and small classes create a supportive environment where even shy students feel comfortable coming out of their shells.
Test Preparation
Don't panic--prepare. Like it or not, high-stakes standardized testing is the reality today for many middle school and even elementary school students. Learn the ins and outs of the T.J. Admissions Exam, PSAT/SAT, or G.T. exams, and how to write a great exam essay under time pressure.
Robotics
Master the robots or the robots will master you! Learn about engineering, electronics, and programming by designing, building, and controlling LEGO Mindstorms NXT or VEX robots. Ceate new forms of life out of LEGO NXT components, explore applications or robotics in archaeology, learn RobotC, or if you dare, enter our robotics combat arena.
Programming
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Digital Arts
Pick up a computer or digital camera and let your artistic creativity flow! Learn about computer graphics, design your dream house, create sophisticated web pages, pioneer new forms of digital journalism, or master photography with point-and-shoot or DSLR cameras. In the age of the computer, your only limitation is your imagination.
Video Filmmaking
Write, direct, perform in, and edit your very own films! Learn how to make a film the ways the pros do it--with a properly formatted script, a sophisticated camera, a boom mike, and powerful video editing software.
Advanced Academics
Fairfax Collegiate offers Advanced Academics courses in every subject in the Summer Program. These challenging, fast-paced courses address the special needs of highly capable students. For placement guidance, please call (703) 481-3080.